Yeshiva University - Wurzweiler School of Social Work

About this program

The Wurzweiler School of Social Work offers ultimate flexibility in completing your MSW degree. We offer full-time and part-time options with coursework that can be taken in different modalities: live virtual classroom (synchronous Zoom classes); on-campus coursework; a hybrid combination of both; and even some asynchronous coursework. Class times are offered during the day, evenings and even Sundays to accommodate both traditional students and working professionals.

We offer the option of three advanced practice methods: clinical one-on-one work with individuals and families, group work or community practice. Our Practicum Education Office has over 800 placement site partnerships across the tri-state area, Canada and Israel and works with students to find their placement. We also offer optional elective specializations (known as certificates woven into the curriculum) in: CASAC, Gerontology and Palliative Care, or Trauma Informed Practice. Our faculty are leading experts in social work practice. With our small class sizes of 10-15 (capped at 18), faculty can nurture, support and guide students with intentionality.

• Year partnership began: 2025
• Fellowships awarded per year (average): 3

Application requirements

• College transcripts where 9+ credits earned
• Personal statement
• Letter of recommendation
• Field evaluation (if applying for 30-credit advanced standing program)

Admissions process

Same admissions process and requirements as all regular MSW applicants. On the application, Fellows will need to indicate “yes” to the question “Are you a Peace Corps member applying for the Coverdell Fellows scholarship?” They must apply to the MSW Live Virtual and Traditional On-Campus program ONLY to qualify (MSW Online and MSW Sara Schenirer programs are not eligible).

Degrees awarded

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Benefits and opportunities

Net cost is equal to tuition/fees minus fellowship value. For some universities, the fellowship value includes non-tuition/fee benefits such as health insurance or housing. See cost savings details for more.

Estimated annual cost of living: $17,000

Cost savings details

$20,000 total scholarship (approx. 25% total cost savings) for time in the program. The funds will be disbursed across time in the program based on percentage of coursework taken each term. For example, if in the first semester the student is enrolled in 25% of their total coursework, 25% of the $20,000 scholarship will be applied and so on until the last semester of study.

Internship

Fellows must complete two internships in the 60-credit MSW program which fulfills the practicum placement requirements of the degree. The first-year placement is known as the generalist year and is meant to establish a baseline for students in the social work competency areas. The second year is an advanced practice year where students pursue a placement in the advanced practice area of: clinical practice with individuals and families OR group work OR community practice. Each year of placement requires 600 hours for a total of 1200 hours for the program. This further breaks down to 21 hours per week of internship. The Practicum Education Office works with all students on placement. Current employer agencies may be used for practicum if they fulfill the established criteria set forth by Wurzweiler.

Fellows in the 30-credit advanced standing program (those who have acquired a BSW within the last 5 years) complete one 600-hour practicum placement.

Other opportunities

Jobs for alumni

Alumni work in a variety of settings and organizations. Examples include:

• Achieve Behavioral Health
• Interborough Developmental & Consultation Center
• The Jewish Board
• Mind Beacon
• NYC Administration for Children’s Services
• NYC Department of Education
• OHEL
• US Department of Veterans Affairs

Nontraditional options

Low-residency/distance learning, Online degree program, Part-time degree program

Classes for Fellows can be completed 100% via live virtual classroom (synchronous zoom classes) or on-campus, or through both formats. Fellows can participate in full-time or part-time study to be eligible.